Bush re-elect at 43% in Wisconsin/ 50% want someone else

[CMT]

A new Badger poll of Wisconsin indicates that 43% of statewide voters are inclined to elect Bush in 2004 as compared to 50% who want someone else. 7% are undecideds and usually undecideds break 2-1 against an incumbent.

In May, 2003 Bush had a 53-42 re-elect number.

This is crucial because in 2000 Wisconsin was very close with Gore and Bush each getting about 48%--and Gore edging Bush by only 5,000 votes.

http://www.madison.com/captimes/news/stories/56176.php

[MoonAndSun]

1. excellent news.......

thanks, CMT

[goobergunch]

2. Excellent!

If more liberal swing states such as Wisconsin are heading towards us, then we can concentrate on the more conservative swing states such as Ohio.

:bounce:

[diplomats]

5. Yes, this is a real boost

I knew Gore won Wisconsin in 2000 but I didn't realize it was that close.

[CMT]

6. yes

Nader got about 100,000 votes which made the state closer than expected.

[HereSince1628]

3. Linenkugel's beats Busch in Wisconsin!

oh, you weren't talking beer...

[Badger1]

4. That calls for one

I do believe that calls for a nice cold Leinenkugels!

[madrchsod]

8. yes- but my

Point is....

[Catshrink]

9. I'll be drinking Lienie's when whistle ass speaks on Sunday

the best way to salute him....

Remember, Sally Baron was from Wisconsin.

[GOPBasher]

7. Excellent news from a swing state!

Wisconsin is a middle-of-the-road state, judging from the razor-thin margin in 2000. Even withtout Nader, it still would've been very close. So, it's very good news to see his numbers drop there.

[mndemocrat_29]

10. Excellent news

I expect that turnout will be even higher in Wisconsin in 2004 than 2000 because Feingold is running for reelection.